Am I The Only One Who Remembers The Greatest Show That Was On TV About Ten Years Ago?

Factual Questions
1

I wanted a long thread name. Sue me.

Anyways, does anyone else remember the show “Get A Life” starring Chris Elliott, and, I think, Ed Asner (yoo-hoo, SqrlCub…)? It was the greatest damn show. It was sooo funny, and extremely stupid at the same time. It was, from what I remember, a VERY intelligent parody of an idiot. I’m much anticipating it’s release on DVD.

Who else LOVES(ED) this show?

–Tim

We are the children of the Eighties. We are not the first “lost generation” nor today’s lost generation; in fact, we think we know just where we stand - or are discovering it as we speak.

2

I agree. I was so disappointed when it went off the air. That show ruled, but it seems every time I bring it up I get puzzled looks from those around me. I suppose that’s why it went off the air. :frowning:

3

Ed Asner??? Where’d you possibly get Ed Asner???

Get a Life starred Chris Elliott, Bob Elliott (his father both in the show and in real life)Elinor DOnohue and some others. No Asner.

By the way, 4 episode were just released thid week on one DVD–
Release Information:
Studio: Rhino Video
DVD Release Date: March 21, 2000
Run Time: 97 minutes
Production Company: Rhino
Package Type: Keep Case
Aspect Ratio(s):Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1
Discographic Information:
DVD Encoding: Region 1
Layers: Single
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Edition Details:
• Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
• Color
• Includes Four Episodes: Prettiest Week Of My Life, Bored Straight, Spewey And Me and Girlfriend 2000
• Added extras including added laugh tracks
• ASIN: B00003PE9I

Jim Petty
An oak tree is just a nut that stood it’s ground

4

Yeah, that was a great show. My favorite episode was the one where he was planning on going on a date and had to get a driver’s license.

“One left turn coming up (turns left)…How do you like it so far?”

5

I’m guessing the “Ed Asner” character Homer is remembering was Brian Doyle-Murray who joined the show in the role of Chris Elliot’s landlord.

6

I had heard that Bob Elliot was part of a famous comedy team called “Bob and Ray”, but I never saw any bits on TV by them. Has anyone else?

DHR

7

Doghouse:

TV? Slow down kid, and move back a decade or two. Bob and Ray did their best work on radio.

Hunt around in some of the heritage radio sites for tapes, or you may be able to find their “Write if You Get Work” book from a used bookstore.

Wally Balloo

8

Is that the one where in the opening theme/sequence Chris Elliott is riding a bike , ogles a woman, and crashes?

9

Man, I LOVED that show! Too bad my work schedule at the time (and lack of a VCR) kept me from missing about half of the episodes. I keep hoping Comedy Central will pick it up and show the series marathon-style sometime.

“It’s only common sense,
There are no accidents 'round here.”

10

I wanted to move a thread to MPSIMS. In one of those rare win/win instances, everybody gets what he wants.

Hold on tight, TV fans!

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